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'Kauravas born through stem cell and test tube technology'

'Kauravas born through stem cell and test tube technology'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

You need electricity, metallurgy, mechanics, propulsion etc. We don't see any evidence of these, Aniket Sule, Reader at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education said.

Hollywood's Best Alien Movies

Hollywood's Best Alien Movies

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Here's a good time to look back at some of Hollywood's previous popular alien movies.

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

There's some amazing stuff beneath the water. For proof, look no further than the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition.

US plans to replace drones with manned aircraft

US plans to replace drones with manned aircraft

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

In the wake of wide scale criticism and warnings by a top United Nations official over the use of unmanned drones to target militants in Pakistan's lawless tribal region and other troubled areas across the world, the US is now planning to use manned spy aircrafts in the 'war on terror.'

How US drones could help save billions for India

How US drones could help save billions for India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Global Hawk can carry out surveillance of a stretch of land or ocean for over 30 hours continuously, physically scanning up to 100,000 sq km each day.

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 People's Choice Award. This year's competition attracted more than 50,000 entries from professionals and amateurs across the world. Voting for the The People's Choice Award is open until 2 pm February 2.

Model who helped bring down Harvey Weinstein gets her career back

Model who helped bring down Harvey Weinstein gets her career back

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

She had spoken up against the sexual predator as early as 2015 and become an outcast.

Game Over review: Knockout Taapsee leads this killer thriller

Game Over review: Knockout Taapsee leads this killer thriller

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'Game Over is a nifty piece of work that recognises the durability of meaningful entertainment,' says Sukanya Verma.

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

After Amphan, Bengal is an area of darkness

After Amphan, Bengal is an area of darkness

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'For around five hours the storm, reportedly the strongest one ever recorded in the Bay of Bengal, that mother of many a deathly vortex, shook Kolkata like a toddler playing with a rattling toy,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.

Don't blame the global crisis

Don't blame the global crisis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

There is little doubt that the global economic crisis has worsened Indias growth prospects, but the slowdown began long before the US financial meltdown began.

'Ramani is not alone in her fight': 20 women scribes ready to testify against Akbar

'Ramani is not alone in her fight': 20 women scribes ready to testify against Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Ramani is not alone in her fight,' the journalists said in the joint statement undersigned by them.

Top al-Qaeda leader killed in US attack: Report

Top al-Qaeda leader killed in US attack: Report

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

A top Al-Qaeda commander has reportedly been killed in a US drone attack in South Waziristan's Ladha region. Fox News reported that neither Al-Qaeda chief Osama-bin-Laden or Qaeda's second man-in-command Ayman al-Zawahiri were among those killed in the attack.

Ladakh face-off: 'Modi could lose public opinion'

Ladakh face-off: 'Modi could lose public opinion'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'The BJP has done the Uri surgical strikes, handled the Dokalam crisis and the Balakot strikes.' 'So if there is a de-escalation only at the diplomatic level and not resolving this issue of a colonel being killed, then it translates into public anger.'

Pakistan rebuffed US effort to assist military

Pakistan rebuffed US effort to assist military

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Pakistan so far has rebuffed all US attempts to directly assist its forces in its war against terrorism despite best efforts by the Obama administration, a media report said on Monday. "Pakistan has accepted US money, weaponry and limited training, but has rebuffed further US efforts to assist its forces," The Washington Post said in a report.

Pak unhappy with US' unarmed drone offer

Pak unhappy with US' unarmed drone offer

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

A peeved Pakistan feels that the dozen unarmed RQ7 drones the United States has offered it do not meet its 'strategic requirement' and is hoping for a 'better deal' in the form of missile-capable Shadow 600 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to hit militant hideouts, a media report said in Islamabad on Monday.

Imran calls India's decision to cancel talks 'arrogant'

Imran calls India's decision to cancel talks 'arrogant'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'Disappointed at the arrogant and negative response by India to my call for resumption of the peace dialogue,' Prime Minister Khan said in a tweet.

US has Musharraf's nod to bomb Osama: report

US has Musharraf's nod to bomb Osama: report

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

The Central Investigation Agency-operated Predator drones may strike Laden's hide-out without taking permission beforehand from Islamabad if the US locates him in Pakistan's rugged tribal areas, a source close to the arrangement told the The Washington Times.

CIA using Pak airbase to strike against militants

CIA using Pak airbase to strike against militants

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Shamsi airfield, in the Baluchistan region in southern Pakistan, has become the new ground zero in the United States war against the Taliban and Al Qaeda.The Times, London, reports that the Central Intelligence Agency is covertly using the Shamsi airfield, located just 30 miles from the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, to launch Predator strikes on Taliban and Al Qaeda bases on the Pakistani side of the border with Afghanistan -- a fact repeatedly denied by US and Pak

HC lifts ban on TikTok, warns against obscene videos

HC lifts ban on TikTok, warns against obscene videos

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Madras HC said the platform should not be used to host obscene videos.

Govt doubles allocation for tiger conservation

Govt doubles allocation for tiger conservation

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Tiger Project is an autonomous body entrusted with the task to protect and conserve the royal predators whose number has dwindled to 1,411 across the country as per the latest estimate.

Mush allows US strikes on Qaeda targets in Pak

Mush allows US strikes on Qaeda targets in Pak

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

The Musharraf regime has given tacit approval to attacks by pilot-less United States planes on Al Qaeda targets along Pakistan's restive border area. The strikes have been stepped up as officials fear that the new civilian government will be hostile to such an offensive.Since January, missiles reportedly fired from Central Investigative Agency operated Predator drones, have hit at least three suspected hideouts of Islamic militants.

The beauty that lies below the water!

The beauty that lies below the water!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.

Ayodhya verdict: We have all lost

Ayodhya verdict: We have all lost

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'The Babri Masjid wasn't just a mosque, it was a test of our secularism,' says Jyoti Punwani.

110 tigers lost in last six years: govt data

110 tigers lost in last six years: govt data

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

The figures made available under the RTI Act reflects that the royal predators have been unsafe not only in non-protected area but also inside reserves, given that this year alone 14 cases of tiger mortality, including four tigresses and two cubs, have been reported till November.

Is this a new era of openness for Microsoft?

Is this a new era of openness for Microsoft?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Can Microsoft, the fiercest predator in the software jungle, really change its spots

Face-to-face with a King Cobra!

Face-to-face with a King Cobra!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The monkeys can't take their eyes off the snake, and Geetanjali Krishna has forgotten to breathe.

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The student front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has blotted its CV by allegedly instigating and engaging in violence on marquee campuses like JNU and Hyderabad Central University

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'Salman Khan family is the head of this venomous serpent.'

Pak tells US cross-border attacks can't be stopped

Pak tells US cross-border attacks can't be stopped

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Pakistan has more or less told the United States where it can get off in the War on Terror in effect, that the cross-border attacks on Afghanistan from Pakistan's tribal areas cannot be stopped

PIX: Five-star Bayern edge closer to 30th league title

PIX: Five-star Bayern edge closer to 30th league title

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Bayern Munich moved closer to a record-extending 30th league title after their Polish striker Robert Lewandowski ended a personal jinx in a 5-0 drubbing of struggling Fortuna Duesseldorf in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The result left leaders Bayern, who are chasing an eighth successive league title, top of the standings on 67 points from 29 games, 10 ahead of closest rivals Borussia Dortmund who visit bottom team Paderborn on Sunday.

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'For Trump, this maddening extravaganza will play out well in his election campaign, showing himself off as a hugely popular world leader,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

AMAZING FILMS, coming up!

AMAZING FILMS, coming up!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks Indian and other South Asian gems at the Toronto International Film Festival.

'Her courage should be admired, not her intention questioned'

'Her courage should be admired, not her intention questioned'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra, Twinkle Khanna, Swara Bhasker and Richa Chadha have come out in Tanushree Dutta's support.

In pix: The stories behind the colourful floats of Goa carnival

In pix: The stories behind the colourful floats of Goa carnival

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Reuben NV shared these pictures of floats from Panjim.

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Would you dare sleep with sharks in this bedroom?

Would you dare sleep with sharks in this bedroom?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The Aquarium De Paris has built a bedroom in their shark tank so visitors can spend the night sleeping with the deadly predators.

American Qaeda militant killed in Pak: Report

American Qaeda militant killed in Pak: Report

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Close on the heels of the killing of top Al Qaida leader Abu Laith al-Libi in Pakistan's North Waziristan region, an American Al Qaida militant has been killed in the same region, media reports said.

Why people stand behind rapists

Why people stand behind rapists

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'What if this was my child?' 'My 3 year old, my 8 year old, my 17 year old?' Would I be insular, silent?' 'Would I protect those who I so actively protect now?' asks Preeti D'Mello.

Wolf Call: Why this endangered species howls less

Wolf Call: Why this endangered species howls less

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Studying wolves' howls could reveal how human language evolved.